HeidiSQL Alternatives

HeidiSQL is described as 'Supports MySQL, MariaDB, Microsoft SQL, and PostgreSQL for data viewing, editing, and exporting with no tracking and offline capabilities' and is a very popular database management tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to HeidiSQL for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best HeidiSQL alternative is DBeaver, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like HeidiSQL are MySQL Workbench, phpMyAdmin, Beekeeper studio and Navicat.

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  1. pgAdmin icon
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    pgAdmin is the most popular and feature rich open source administration and development platform for PostgreSQL, the most advanced open source database in the world.

    58 pgAdmin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    It is a PostgreSQL specific app.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • pgAdmin is Free and Open SourceHeidiSQL is also Free and Open Source
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    PostgreSQL for Visual Studio Code is the essential extension for working with PostgreSQL databases - locally or in the cloud. Connect, query, build, and chat with your databases with ease, including seamless Entra authentication for Azure Database for PostgreSQL.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Visual Studio Code
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  3. SQLiteStudio icon
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    SQLiteStudio is a cross-platform SQLite database manager.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    Efficient browser-based tool for database management, designed for simplicity and versatility. Features include a user-friendly query editor, powerful data management capabilities, and a flexible connection manager supporting Postgres, MySQL, and SQLite.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
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    dbForge Studio for MySQL is the universal MySQL and MariaDB client for database management, administration and development. With the help of this intelligent MySQL client the work with data and code has become easier and more convenient.

    93 dbForge Studio for MySQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comment summary: dbForge Studio for MySQL is highly praised for its robust, user-friendly interface and extensive feature set, including advanced debugging, visual query building, data comparison, and comprehensive database management tools. Users appreciate its intuitive UI, flexibility, and automation options, making it a preferable choice over HeidiSQL, especially for handling complex database environments. The tool's ability to enhance productivity and manage high data volumes efficiently is frequently highlighted.
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    bsienn
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    Fast, latest, auto completion is great. Better GUI

    WanetaH7
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    dbForge Studio offers a more robust and user-friendly experience, making it a strong alternative to HeidiSQL for comprehensive database management, design, administration and development.

    nev-logan417
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    HeidiSQL is great for basic tasks, but dbForge Studio stands out with advanced debugging, visual query building, and data comparison tools. It also provides intuitive UI enhancements and sophisticated automation options, making it ideal for developers and DBAs handling complex database environments.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks dbForge Studio for MySQL is a great HeidiSQL alternative.

    • dbForge Studio for MySQL is Freemium and ProprietaryHeidiSQL is Free and Open Source
  6. dbForge Edge icon
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    Unified solution for schema design, visual SQL development, automated data import/export, advanced analysis with pivot tables, cross-platform comparison, synchronization, query profiling, admin tools, user, session and server monitoring for major databases.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    WanetaH7
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    dbForge Edge is consistently updated to support the latest database features.

    gaddis18ri
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    If you are looking for something much more powerful feature-wise than HeidiSQL - it's dbForge Edge.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    JakeF777
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    dbForge Edge provides a set of functionalities that span across the development process, including design, coding, testing and deployment.

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    • Almost everyone thinks dbForge Edge is a great HeidiSQL alternative.

    • dbForge Edge is Freemium and ProprietaryHeidiSQL is Free and Open Source
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    dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL is a GUI tool for database development management. The IDE for PostgreSQL allows users to create, develop, and execute queries, edit and adjust the code to your requirements in a convenient and user-friendly interface.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    WanetaH7
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    It includes powerful features such as database comparison, synchronization, that go beyond the basic functionalities offered by HeidiSQL.

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    • Almost everyone thinks dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL is a great HeidiSQL alternative.

    • dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL is Paid and ProprietaryHeidiSQL is Free and Open Source
  8. WhatTheDuck icon
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    WhatTheDuck is an open-source web application built on DuckDB. It allows users to upload CSV files, store them in tables, and perform SQL queries on the data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    SSMS is a software application that is used for configuring, managing, and administering all components within Microsoft SQL Server. It includes both script editors and graphical tools which work with objects and features of the server.

    42 SQL Server Management Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Windows
     
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    Comments about SQL Server Management Studio as an Alternative to HeidiSQL
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    DB administration, queries, execution plans/statistics, more in-depth tool set.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • SQL Server Management Studio is Free and ProprietaryHeidiSQL is Free and Open Source
  10. DbVisualizer icon
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    DbVisualizer is the Universal database tool for developers, analysts and DBAs. It runs on all major OS'es and connects to all major databases and JDBC drivers.

    127 DbVisualizer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Tableplus icon
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    A native app which helps you easily edit database data and structure. TablePlus includes many security features to protect your database, including native libssh and TLS to encrypt your connection.

    95 Tableplus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Tableplus is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to HeidiSQL.

    • Tableplus is Paid and ProprietaryHeidiSQL is Free and Open Source
  12. Toad Edge icon
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    Toad for MySQL is a freeware development tool that enables you to quickly and efficiently create and execute queries, automate database object management, and develop SQL code. Toad MySQL provides utilities to compare, extract, and search for objects.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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